CFSP Statement
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the reinstatement of Guyana's Minister of Home Affairs in his functions

Date of release : 13-04-2005

Policy area : General Affairs and External Relations

"The European Union has taken note of the report of the Commission of Inquiry into allegations that Minister of Home Affairs Ronald Gajraj was involved in extra-judicial killings. The report, while finding no credible evidence that Mr Gajraj was so involved, criticises him for intruding "unlawfully" in the issue of gun licences and for an "unhealthy" association with a known murderer.

The European Union wishes to inform the Government of Guyana of its disappointment and disquiet that, in spite of these criticisms, Mr Gajraj has been reinstated and has resumed responsibility for the Guyana Police Force."